News
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Roads rate poorly for safety
New road safety ratings have been revealed for some of Australia’s most well-travelled roads, and a few in the Yarra Ranges have been identified as…
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Local zookeeper introduces her work
Established by the International Congress of Zookeepers in 2015, International Zookeeper Day is celebrated annually on 4 October to recognise the hard work and dedication…
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Asthma suffers urged to prepare this thunderstorm asthma season
Asthma Australia is urging people with asthma or hay fever to take steps now to protect themselves, as south-eastern Australia enters its high-risk thunderstorm asthma…
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Drivers warned as school returns
School zone speed limits are in place again as Term 4 of 2025 commences on Monday 6 October, with drivers on the road in the…
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Daylight savings to kick in this weekend
It’s that time of year again where clocks will be set forward an hour giving us all some extra afternoon light. From Sunday 5 October…
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Change your smoke alarm and stay alive
With an alarming 3000 house fires occurring in Victoria annually – that’s almost ten house fires every single day – RACV is encouraging Victorians to…
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Community wanted to help decide Gruyere Primary School’s future
The State Government is consulting with the community as it determines the future of Gruyere Primary School. A letter from the Department of Education was…
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Where and when? CFA Community meetings and events across the Yarra Ranges.
According to the Country Fire Authority, Victoria is heading into what is expected to be a challenging fire season. Encouraging residents and property owners to…
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Yarra Centre courts back open
The basketball courts at the Yarra Centre have reopened after resurfacing works. The Yarra Centre announced the reopening on its Facebook page on 3 October.…
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Sport
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V.V.Vs return in numbers
The VVVs: We have been threatening to see our Monday Ladies’ fields grow bigger, as many of the girls return from sojourns to exotic destinations…
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Diggins digs in
Lusatia Park Cricket Club Round 1: 1st XI: A nice way to start the season back at our home ground of Woori Yallock Recreation Reserve…
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Diggins digs in
Lusatia Park Cricket Club Round 1: 1st XI: A nice way to start the season back at our home ground of Woori Yallock Recreation Reserve…
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Spotlight on the unbeaten
In a rare sporting feat, four local clubs across the Dandenongs, Hills and Yarra Valley have completed perfect seasons in 2025, each going through their…
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On top of the world: Daniel Sanders is the 2025 World Rally-Raid Champion
The Yarra Ranges motorbike prodigy, Daniel “Chucky” Sanders, has been crowned the Rally GP champion after winning the Portugal 2025 World Rally-Raid, making him the…
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Warby bowls preps for upcoming season
The Warburton Bowls Club is eagerly looking forward to the start of the 2025/2026 Summer Pennant Season with training already started on Thursdays from 4.30pm.…
Entertainment
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Yarra Valley Open Studios celebrates its return, offering a rare opportunity to meet artists in their creative spaces
The popular annual Yarra Valley Open Studios event is back, inviting visitors to step behind the scenes and connect with the region’s vibrant creative community.…
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One more presenter at Yarra Valley FM, Mark Riddell
The past 25 years of experience on Yarra Valley FM have been “fantastic” for Mark Riddell. The opportunity of being a radio presenter came to…
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Prepare for on stage delight
The 1812 Theatre Speaking in Tongues Nine lives weave together on ways known and unknown in Andrew Bovell’s piercing drama Speaking in Tongues. Leon is…
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Wilde’s witty work a must see at Lilydale Theatre
With a witty script that is undeniably and wonderfully Oscar Wilde, the Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Company takes on his highly regarded The Importance of Being…
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A year of firsts: Donna Legg prepares first solo exhibition
After being appointed Mont De Lancey’s first artist-in-residence in March, Wandin’s Donna Legg will host her first solo exhibition in September. “It is a bit…
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Healesville Sanctuary crowded with local drinks
Healesville Sanctuary once again became a venue for local drinks to connect with a wider audience over the weekend of 30-31 August. The local zoo…
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Exciting array of classes
Woori Community House is set to blossom with a vibrant array of events and classes this Term Four. A cornerstone of local life, the house…
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Exciting array of classes
Woori Community House is set to blossom with a vibrant array of events and classes this Term Four. A cornerstone of local life, the house…
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Range of classes at Woori
Woori Community House is thrilled to announce that our comprehensive Term Three program is now available, featuring an exciting blend of both brand-new offerings and…
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Magic of wood fire heating
There’s something truly magical about stepping through your front door on a frosty July evening to be greeted by the gentle crackle of burning logs…
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Pump up for paintball fun
Looking for a thrilling and action-packed activity these school holidays? Paintball Skirmish has you covered with experiences tailored for all ages—yes, even the younger adventurers!…
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50 years of Yarra Valley Gas
A stalwart of a local business is set to raise the bar this year and celebrate a remarkable milestone. 2025 marks 50 years of Yarra…
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Five years of bird data at Yellingbo
Half a decade of citizen science efforts has been released as conservationists continue to learn more about Victoria’s birdlife. The Friends of the Helmeted Honeyeater’s…
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‘An incredible gift’: Warby Weapons celebrate its awards night
Proud parents celebrated with ecstatic children during an awards night that revealed the heart at the core of the Warby Weapons Basketball Club. Players and…
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Community thankful after Gladysdale Primary School principal resigns
Gladysdale Primary School’s principal Tara Jenner has called it quits after four fruitful years leading the school. The announcement was made on the Gladysdale Primary…
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New research finds costlier, deadlier fires becoming more common
New research from the University of Tasmania’s Fire Centre has highlighted how the most catastrophic wildfires are occurring more frequently, with 43 per cent of…
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Two events in the Yarra Valley support FightMND
FightMND is inviting the Yarra Valley community members to join its major drive. In 2013, former AFL player and coach Neale Daniher AO was diagnosed…
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Baked goods at Yarra Valley Red Cross stall this weekend
The Yarra Valley Red Cross’ branch monthly market stall is on this Saturday 4 October at Launch Fresh from 8am to 2.30pm. Drop in for…